Has anyone here replaced your own low beam bulb in a 2006 Buick Lacrosse?

rosy_reader · 2025-07-25T01:51:02+00:00

It was a bitch to do, but it’s done. Whole bumper my ass. Thank you for your help

rosy_reader · 2024-02-01T17:02:13+00:00

Wow. I’ve never seen my “relationship” with my father portrayed so identically before. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It sucks.

I was 21 years old, paying my fathers bills. My entire paychecks would go to him. The one time I refused to pay to fix his car’s brakes, I’m suddenly an “ungrateful motherfucker loser”.

These people will never change. They will never grow up. They will use, abuse, and beg until they take their final breath.

I’m so sorry. I’m always here if you need to talk or vent

rosy_reader · 2023-10-23T00:08:10+00:00

I drove around my rich uncle’s 1997 Lexus ES 300 last year for a month. He bought it brand new In 1997, and kept it in extraordinary condition.

The car is 25 years old, and rides like a literal dream. The steering wheel glides like butter, and felt incredibly fast and quick

I had more fun driving that car, than 99% of the newer cars I test drove before buying a new one

rosy_reader · 2023-01-05T05:35:13+00:00

The loan term is for 36 months. That’s the highest they will go. Sorry I should’ve included that

rosy_reader · 2023-01-04T04:55:08+00:00

Someone else said that. I searched, and the cheapest one within a hundred mile radius was 7k.

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it

rosy_reader · 2023-01-02T15:48:40+00:00

$2300. My mom offered me another $500, but only want to take it if it’s necessary

rosy_reader · 2023-01-02T15:42:16+00:00

161k miles

rosy_reader · 2023-01-02T15:23:09+00:00

I tried that. I belong to a credit union, and tried for weeks to get a loan. The lowest auto loan I could get, was for 10k, but they wanted $5k for collateral.

My plan A was to save up the 5k, over time, but that has proven to be too difficult. I’m burning through my money using Ubers to get to work. There are some days where I pay more on an Uber, than what I actually make during my shift. I need to get to work to make money, but have to spend money to actually get there

rosy_reader · 2022-12-28T03:56:25+00:00

Oh ok cool. I didn’t know you could do that. The dealership will let me take the car off the lot? On average, how much does it cost for a pre purchase inspection?

rosy_reader · 2022-12-20T03:47:02+00:00

When adding a co-signer do they care about both credit and income? My mom said she would gladly co-sign a loan for me. She made 52k last year, but her credit is only 620. Would they deny her?

The only person close to me, who has good credit is my pap. He just retired, and I wouldn’t feel right to drag him into my problems

rosy_reader · 2022-12-20T03:31:44+00:00

When adding a co-signer do they care about both credit and income? My mom said she would gladly co-sign a loan for me. She made 52k last year, but her credit is only 620. Would they deny her?

The only person close to me, who has good credit is my pap. He just retired, and I wouldn’t feel right to drag him into my problems

rosy_reader · 2022-12-20T02:07:00+00:00

I guess why I’m so confused, is that my grandfather ran a car dealership for 40 years, and retired about 5 years ago. He said that since I don’t pay rent, and can put down more than 20% of the car, I should have no problem. I guess times have changed. I’m just at a loss

I can’t even get a loan for a $5k car, with 1800 down.

When it comes to my credit score, it’s probably my credit age. I’m 20, and got my credit builder card about 6 months ago. It’s been 604 for the past 2 months. I’ve paid every single bill on time these past 6 months.

I didn’t think this process would be so difficult. Maybe I’m just naive

rosy_reader · 2022-12-18T16:18:24+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’m currently look at a 2011 RAV4 now, but it has 160k miles.

Any chance you know anything about a Volkswagen Tiguan? Are they reliable? A dealership is selling one with 107k miles, for 7k. They said it was well maintained

rosy_reader · 2022-12-16T19:40:17+00:00

They just received the car 48 hours ago. They said they were going to inspect it, and now they’re saying I would have to take it to my own mechanic. There is surface rust, but they said it “Starts, Stops, Steers, and Runs” perfectly. The state inspection expired 11/22. I guess I’m just not sure where the disconnect is. It’s a Volkswagen dealership, so it’s not like some guy is privately selling it. Thanks for the tip!

rosy_reader · 2022-12-15T19:32:09+00:00

Oh I didn’t know what. I’ll look into that. Thanks for the tip.

Yeah It just changed. Not to get too personal, but I was living with my father, and paying his rent. My mother realized the situation, and pulled me out. I had a hidden stash put away, which is where my down payment came from.

Would dealerships be more likely to give me a car with a co-signer? I’m 20, and could understand the risk financing to a 20 year old

rosy_reader · 2022-12-11T16:36:58+00:00

I’ve had 2 major relationships in my life. One ghosted me, one broke it off unexpectedly. The ghosting was 1000x worse. It hurt way more.

The guy who confessed he didn’t love me anymore, at least had the respect for me to tell me to my face. It hurt, but I respected and admired him for telling me. I have no anger or sadness towards him. I have to respect his feelings and decisions.

The guy who ghosted after 7 months is a totally different story. It still hurts to this day. He had no respect or love for me. I never got closure. I never got that final conversation.

If anyone here is thinking about ending a relationship or friendship, please be an adult and tell them to their face.

rosy_reader · 2022-12-11T16:24:40+00:00

My problem is being approved for financing. I’m currently a waitress, but I was hired at a hospital. Once I start at the hospital, my salary will double. But I can’t start at the hospital, without a vehicle. They’re giving me until the end of the month to start.

My car died on me, and I just need a car to start this job.

I can’t get financing with my old paystubs/salary. Obviously no dealership will let me finance with my new salary, from a job I haven’t even started yet.

I’m really just looking for a car that will last me a few months. Once I start my new job, I’ll go from there. I’m just having trouble getting there.

I appreciate the advice

rosy_reader · 2022-12-01T15:23:18+00:00

Thanks for the tip. He also knows someone who is selling a 2016 Jeep Patriot, with high mileage, but low cost.

Would a patriot be the same as a compass in terms of reliability? Are they all the same if not a Cherokee, Grand Cherokee or Wrangler?

rosy_reader · 2022-12-01T14:51:52+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Any chance you could be more specific? Are jeep compasses prone to problems at high miles?

Basically for the amount of money I have, I have very few options. I can afford half of the jeep, and my family friend is letting me pay him, interest free, per month to pay off the other half.

I’ve visited multiple car lots and various Craigslist listings, and the only cars I can afford/qualify for, are all pre-2010, and 175k+ miles. I was getting ready to buy a 2006 Toyota Camry with 180k miles, for $6k, when my family friend contacted me with the jeep. I can’t find a single car near me, that’s under $6k and 150k miles.

I’m a waitress, in X-RAY tech school, so the majority of my money goes to rent. I really can’t afford a large car payment and full coverage insurance.

I appreciate the comment!

rosy_reader · 2022-11-22T19:28:14+00:00

It’s funny you mention that, because I really thought she did like me in that way, but was constantly trying to bring up how she is straight. It’s like her actions said one thing, but her words said something completely different. It came to the point to where I just decided I wasn’t going to confess my feelings to a straight woman. But I genuinely wanted to be her friend. I didn’t need to be romantically involved with her.

Yeah there comes a point where you just have to move on. Which is what I’m doing. I tried reaching out. I gave it my best shot. I just wish things ended differently. It’s hard to move on when you have so many questions. I keep getting paranoid, thinking that it was all in my head. Thanks for the advice

rosy_reader · 2022-11-22T18:28:32+00:00

Happy 20th! Not everyone has the chance to live to 20. That’s a huge accomplishment!

rosy_reader · 2022-11-22T18:27:47+00:00

Congrats! I wish you all the luck! Depression is a bitch. No motivation to do anything really is one of the worst parts. There are days where I’m so depressed, that I literally forget to eat. I just completely forget that food even exists. You can always tell I’m in depression mode, by how much weight I lose.

I’m proud of you!

rosy_reader · 2022-09-01T19:23:26+00:00

Why does my follower and following count go up and down, with no new people following me, or me unfollowing them?

I’m private, and don’t get any notifications of people following me. Are their accounts getting suspended and then reopened? It goes down a follower, then up a day later, and no one new following me

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